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"There is no good in most of their secret conferences, apart from the one who enjoins charity and kindness and peace-making among people, whoever does that, seeking the pleasure of Allah, we shall bestow on him a great rewards" (TM Qur'an An-Nisa: 114)

The Month of Muharram
By Mufti Taqi Usmani
Muharram is the month with which the Muslims begin their lunar Hijrah Calendar. It is one of the four sanctified months about which the Holy Qur'an says, "The number of the months according to Allah is twelve (mentioned) in the Book of Allah on the day ...

Table of Contents :
Introduction,
Notes before reading Sharhus Sudoor,
Discussion on Death,
About Sharhus Sudoor,
About the Translation of Sharhus Sudoor,
Khutbah by the Author.
Chapter [1].
Introduction to Death,
Long Life in the Obedience of Allah, subhanahu wa ta'ala,
...

Scholars interpret tawbah (repentance) to mean all of the following:
(i) immediate renunciation of the sin
(ii) firm intention and determination to not return to the sin ever again
(iii) regret over having committed a sin, and, if the sin was against the rights of another human b...

The Ideal Muslim and His Community
Dr. Muhammad Ali Al-Hashimi offers more than 60 practical tips
He is truthful
He does not cheat, deceive or stab in the back
He is not envious
He is sincere
He keeps his promises
He has a good attitude toward...

The Value of Time (in the Lives of the Scholars)
By Shaykh Abdul Fattah Abu Ghuddah
Page 11: Abu Yusuf Discussing a Matter of Fiqh on his Death Bed
Abu Yusuf became ill, so I went to visit him, and found him unconscious. When he regained consciousness he said to me: "O Ibrahim, what is your ...

Chapter 4
Rules of Reading
Way to the Qur'an, By Khurram Murad
Prolonged companionship with the Qur'an must become one of your most cherished desires and occupations. Read it, therefore, as often and as much as you can. Spend as much time with it as you can find, especially the hours of nigh...

Battle of badr
The First Decisive Battle in the History of Islam
Reason of the Battle:
We have already spoken about Al-‘Ushairah Invasion when a caravan belonging to Quraish had escaped an imminent military encounter with the Prophet (P.B.U.H) and his men. When their return from Syria approa...

Sunnah shake
[Bukhari Volume 007, Book 065, Hadith Number 356. Narrated By Sad : Allah’s Apostle (PBUH) said, “He who eats seven ‘Ajwa dates every morning, will not be affected by poison or magic on the day he eats them.“]
This shake is a great and simple way to start your fast in a completely...

An Excerpt from The Authority of Sunnah By Justice Muhammad Taqi Usmani
The Criticism of Ahâdîth
Although the task of preserving the ahâdîth through all the four ways mentioned earlier, including compilations in written form has been performed with due diligence throughout the first four centu...

Introduction From : Hadith Literature Its Origins, Development & Special Features
The history of the origin, development and criticism of hadith literature is a subject as important as it is fascinating. It is important because it serves as an astonishingly voluminous source of data for the histo...

The Degrees of the Soul
By Shaykh Abd Al-Khaliq Al-Shabrawi
Translated from the Arabic by Mostafa al-Badawi
Publisher : Quilliam Press Ltd
About The Book
This book unlocks the secrets of the seven degrees through which the soul progresses as it travels the Sufi Path to its Lord.
It teac...

(1) Islaamic History
The condition of the ArabsBefore Rasulullaah (SAW) was born, the Arabs had stooped to an all-time low. Oppression, robbery and adultery were the order of the day, as was drinking wine, gambling and acts of immodesty. In fact, people would actually boast about their evil ways....

During the nineteenth century the forms, language, and to some extent even the
structure of public life in the Muslim Countries were given a Western and
therefore a secular appearance. In those countries which were under European
domination, the process was ...

This book is about the lives of those pre-eminent and noble Companions of the Prophet who led the forces of Islam in the violent and strife-torn arenas of conflict against the Kuffar or disbelievers. These were the warriors who after a vigorous training had turned to pure gold after being trained by...

An Excerpt From
Ar-Raheeq Al Makhtum:The Sealed Nectar,By Shaykh Safiur-Rahman Al-Mubarakpuri
THREE YEARS OF SECRETE CALL:
It is well-known that Makkah was the centre for the Arabs, and housed the custodians of Al-Ka‘bah. Protection and guardianship of the idols and stone graven images that re...

The Companions of The Prophet
Abdullah Ibn Abbas
Muslim Education & Literacy Services
Abdullah was the son of Abbas, an uncle of the noble Prophet. He was born just three years before the Hijrah. When the Prophet died, Abdullah was thus only thirteen years old.
When he was born, his mother to...

Translation: In the Name of Allah, The Most Beneficent, The Most Merciful
Transliteration: Bismillah-hirrahman-nirraheem
Translation: Peace on His servants whom He has chosen (for His Message). (Qur'an 27:59)
Transliteration: Salaamun Alaa 'Ibaa dihil lazheynustafa Salaamun Alal Mursaleeyn
...

An Excerpt from: Sirah of the Final Prophet (s) By S.M. Hasan al-Banna, Awakening Publications
The Quran is Revealed
The analysis of the above ayahs (verses), show three stages for the cause in which he was to strive for:
1 Personal reform, so that one worships Allah alone in totality and a...

'O’ people ! A blessed month is casting its shadow upon you .......`The first part of this blessed month is Mercy, the second part is Forgiveness, and the third part is Freedom from the Fire of Hell.` (After it, the Prophet (SAW) said ): `Whoever will make a reduction in the work of his slave or ser...

From: Fiqh Us-Sunnah, Act of Worship;] Sayyid Sabiq
Prayer (Salah)
Id prayers (Salatul 'Idain):
The prayers of the two 'ids was prescribed in the first year after the migration. It is a sunnah mu'kkadah as the Prophet sallallahu alehi wasallam always performed these prayers and he ordered the m...

Rajab is the seventh month in the Islamic lunar calendar. Lailatul-mi'raj SHABE MERAJ MIRAJ
This month was regarded as one of the sacred months (Al-Ashhur-al-hurum) in Islamic Months: Merits and Precepts By Mufti Taqi Usmani |
which battles were prohibited in the days of the Holy Prophet . It is ...

The Reward for Abstaining from Harām
BISMILLĀHIR RAHMĀNIR RAHĪMGlory to Allāh and Salutations on the Holy
Prophet Muhammad Sallallāhu ‘alayhi wasallam.
A pious student was once studying in Delhi and would sleep in a nearby
Masjid. One night, a young woman was on...